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Why did the Olmec civilization not depend on rivers for growing crops?

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There was abundant rainfall and seasonal flooding within the landscape the the Olmec Civilization resided in. They also practiced slash and burn crop planting in addition to planting along the river banks.
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The Olmecs lived in an area with abundant rainfall. (APEX)

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